• Easton’s Beach - Begin this picturesque walk at the Cliff Walk entrance by Easton’s Beach. The journey starts with insights into Easton’s Beach, followed by a brief look at the Chanler. As the walk progresses, delve into Newport’s history, the impact of the Gilded Age, and the creation of the Cliff Walk. Discover the “old-money” families, such as the Vanderbilts and Astors, whose magnificent summer homes line the Cliff Walk.

Note: The tour spans over 4 miles, includes more than 35 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• Forty Steps - The first major stop is the iconic Forty Steps. This serves as an alternative starting point for the tour and offers a chance to descend these historic steps and admire the wild beauty of the crashing waves. Learn about the Gilded Age elites who attempted to restrict access to the Cliff Walk by erecting a wall, and the lower-class residents who dismantled those barriers! Their efforts ensured this stunning pathway remains open to the public.
• Ochre Court - Ochre Court immediately captivates! This châteauesque mansion cost $4.5 million in 1892, and it shows! Now the centerpiece of Salve Regina University, this mansion isn’t open for tours, but its rich and fascinating history will be explored!
• McAuley Hall - Next on the Cliff Walk tour is the manorial Vinland Estate. This Viking-inspired mansion is now Salve Regina’s McAuley Hall. As the tour passes this beautiful red-stone mansion, learn about its inspiration and unique owner.
• The Breakers - Finally, reach Newport’s highlight: The Breakers. This Vanderbilt mansion is the largest and most impressive of all Newport’s summer cottages. Gaze past the gate, across the sweeping lawns, to the majestic and marvelous mansion’s facade. Explore the Vanderbilt backstory, the mansion’s architectural wonders, and much more. Discover the technological marvels beneath the Breakers.
• Rosecliff - Rosecliff is next along the Cliff Walk. Arguably the most beautiful of the Newport Mansions, it features a rotating exhibition gallery on its top floor. This mansion is easily recognized by its pink-and-white awning.
• Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty - As the tour continues, pass the Astors’ summer cottage: Beechwood. Mrs. Astor famously had a “300 List” - the definitive list of the 300 people she considered high society. The number originated from this ballroom, which accommodated 300 guests. Learn more about this list, the Astors, and the Gilded Age while walking down Newport’s Cliff Walk.
• Marble House - The journey now passes Marble House, one of the most opulent and magnificent of Newport’s Mansions. This Gilded Age marvel is another Vanderbilt home, with one of the most intriguing histories of all the mansions. Discover Marble House’s powerful owner Alva and its beautiful Chinese Tea House.
• Rough Point Museum - Continuing along the Cliff Walk, catch a glimpse of an English Manorial style home through the trees: Rough Point. Learn about its eccentric (and possibly dangerous) owner: Doris Duke.
• Lands End - Nearing the end of the Cliff Walk, see one final mansion: Land’s End. This was the home of Edith Wharton, the talented author who detested being a Gilded Age elite. Learn about Wharton and her works as the tour continues.
• Bailey’s Beach - The tour along the beautiful Cliff Walk concludes near another beach: Bailey’s Beach. The northeast end of the beach, where the Cliff Walk ends, is open to the public, but Bailey’s Beach itself is private, welcoming only a very exclusive club, reminiscent of Mrs. Astor’s “400” list. Perhaps the Gilded Age lives on in Newport!

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Newport’s historic Cliff Walk at your leisure with this self-guided, GPS-enabled tour. Simply download a user-friendly app and embark on an audio tour filled with attractions. Uncover the fascinating stories of the Gilded Age’s renowned families—the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and other affluent figures—and admire their stunning seaside mansions.

• Enjoy a self-guided walking tour along Newport’s Cliff Walk
• Enhance your experience with tales of Newport’s legendary millionaire estates
• Access online support when needed and utilize an easy-to-download app

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the provided password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio directions and route from the specified starting point.

Purchase once and use for an entire year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
• Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.